TTB Alcohol Permittee Scraper

What does TTB Alcohol Permittee Scraper do?

TTB Alcohol Permittee Scraper extracts federal alcohol permit records from the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau), the U.S. federal agency that regulates alcohol production, importation, and wholesale distribution. It downloads bulk CSV permit lists and returns structured data including permit numbers, owner names, operating/trade names, premises addresses, and new permit flags.

The scraper covers wineries, distilleries (DSP), importers, and wholesalers — every permit type TTB publishes. Data is updated weekly by TTB every Monday.

⚠️ Note: Brewery (beer producer) data is not available — protected under IRC Section 6103 as tax return information. TTB explicitly excludes brewery permits from public lists.

No browser required. No API keys. No login. Direct CSV download with automatic URL discovery.

Why scrape TTB alcohol permit data?

TTB permit data is the authoritative federal source for every legally operating winery, distillery, importer, and wholesaler in the United States. No state-level database offers this nationwide scope. The New_Permit_Flag field is particularly valuable — it identifies permits issued in the current week, making it a real-time signal for new market entrants.

Here's why this data is valuable:

• 🍷 Alcohol distributors & wholesalers — Find newly opened wineries and distilleries before competitors. A weekly scheduled run with newPermitsOnly: true delivers fresh leads every Monday
• 🥃 Craft spirits & wine importers — Track which distilleries are getting federal permits in which states. Early relationship-building with new producers is a competitive advantage
• 🏭 Equipment & packaging suppliers — New wineries and distilleries need fermentation tanks, bottles, labels, capsules, and corks. This list is a warm lead pipeline for B2B sales
• ⚖️ Compliance consultants & law firms — TTB permit application consultants can identify new permit holders as potential clients for ongoing regulatory compliance services
• 💰 Fintech & insurance — Companies offering alcohol-industry-specific credit, loans, or insurance products can target new permit holders directly
• 📊 Market research — Analyze growth trends in craft spirits and wine production by state, year, and permit type

The Apify platform adds scheduling, API access, webhook integrations, and proxy rotation — turning a one-time export into an automated weekly intelligence feed.

How to scrape TTB alcohol permit data

1. Go to the TTB Alcohol Permittee Scraper on Apify Store
2. Click Try for free to open the Actor in Apify Console
3. Select permit categories — spirits, wine, wholesalers, importers (or leave empty for all)
4. Optionally enable New Permits Only to get only this week's new permit issuances
5. Optionally set a State Filter (e.g., CA, NY, OR) to narrow results
6. Set Max Records (0 = unlimited) and click Start
7. Download your dataset in JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML format — or connect it via API

💡 Pro tip: Schedule a weekly run every Tuesday with newPermitsOnly: true to get a fresh list of newly permitted wineries and distilleries delivered automatically.

What data can you extract from TTB?

Field	Description	Example
Permit Number	Federal permit ID (state + type + sequence)	CA-W-15651
Owner Name	Legal entity / owner name	ALASKA PACIFIC BEVERAGE COMPANY LLC
Operating Name	Trade name / DBA (often the brand)	49th State Brewing
Permit Type	Type code parsed from permit number	W, DSP, BWS, IMP
Permit Category	Human-readable category	Winery, Distillery
State	US state code (parsed from permit number)	CA, NY, OR
Permit Year	Year permit was issued (parsed)	2021
Street	Premises address	721 W DEPOT DRIVE STE 49
City	City	ANCHORAGE
ZIP Code	Premises ZIP	99501
County	Premises county	ANCHORAGE
New Permit	Flagged as new this week by TTB	true / false

TTB permit types explained

Code	Category	Description
W	Winery	Bonded winery, wine cellar, or bottling house
DSP	Distillery	Distilled Spirits Plant — production, bottling, warehousing
BWS	Wholesaler	Basic permit wholesaler — interstate commerce
IMP	Importer	Basic permit importer — bringing alcohol into the US

Permit number format

TTB permit numbers follow the pattern {STATE}-{TYPE}-{YEAR}{SEQ}:

CA-W-15651 → California Winery, issued 2015, sequence 651

AK-DSP-21008 → Alaska Distillery, issued 2021, sequence 008

NY-IMP-20123 → New York Importer, issued 2020, sequence 123

The Actor automatically parses each permit number to extract state, permitType, and permitYear — no manual parsing needed.

About New_Permit_Flag

TTB updates permit lists every Monday. The New_Permit_Flag field marks permits issued in the most recent update cycle. Use the newPermitsOnly input to filter exclusively for new permits — ideal for lead generation and market monitoring.

Output example

{
  "permitNumber": "AK-W-21009",
  "ownerName": "ALASKA PACIFIC BEVERAGE COMPANY LLC",
  "operatingName": "49th State Brewing",
  "permitType": "W",
  "permitCategory": "Winery",
  "sourceFile": "wine",
  "state": "AK",
  "permitYear": "2021",
  "street": "721 W DEPOT DRIVE STE 49",
  "city": "ANCHORAGE",
  "zipCode": "99501",
  "county": "ANCHORAGE",
  "isNewPermit": false,
  "scrapedAt": "2026-04-23T09:00:00.000Z"
}

How much does it cost to scrape TTB permit data?

TTB Alcohol Permittee Scraper uses a pay-per-result pricing model. You only pay for the records you extract:

Plan	Price per 1,000 records	Example: Wine only	Example: All categories
Free (No discount)	$4.00	varies	varies
Bronze	$3.50	varies	varies
Silver	$3.00	varies	varies
Gold	$2.50	varies	varies

The Actor itself runs on ~0.001 CU per run — the file download and parsing cost is negligible. You can try it for free with a limited number of records on the Apify Free plan.

Why is TTB data priced higher per record? Because it includes both legal entity names and trade/brand names (Owner_Name + Operating_Name), nationwide federal scope, and the unique New_Permit_Flag for real-time market intelligence — data points not available from any state-level database.

Input configuration

Click on the Input tab for full details. Key parameters:

Parameter	Default	Description
Permit Categories	["spirits", "wine"]	Categories to scrape. Leave empty for all
New Permits Only	false	Only return this week's new permits
State Filter	[]	Filter by state codes (e.g., CA, NY)
Max Records	200	Record cap. Set 0 for unlimited
Request Delay	300 ms	Delay between downloads

Integrations and API access

You can connect TTB Alcohol Permittee Scraper with almost any cloud service or web app via the Apify platform's built-in integrations. Connect with Make, Zapier, Slack, Airbyte, GitHub, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and more. You can also access datasets programmatically via the Apify API.

Recommended integration: Set up a weekly Apify Schedule → run with newPermitsOnly: true → send results to Google Sheets or Slack via webhook. This creates an automated "new winery/distillery alert" system.

FAQ

Why is brewery data not available?

Brewery permits are classified as tax return information under Internal Revenue Code Section 6103 and are explicitly excluded from TTB's public permit lists. This is a federal law restriction, not a technical limitation. All other permit types (winery, distillery, importer, wholesaler) are fully public.

How often does TTB update the data?

TTB updates permit list files every Monday. The New_Permit_Flag field resets each week, marking only permits issued since the last update. For best results, schedule your runs on Tuesday or Wednesday.

How does URL discovery work?

TTB's CSV file URLs contain a date component (e.g., /system/files/2026-04/) that changes monthly. This Actor automatically discovers current URLs by fetching TTB's permittees landing page and extracting download links — no manual URL updates needed.

Can I filter by state?

Yes! Use the State Filter input to specify one or more US state codes (e.g., CA, NY, OR). The state is parsed from the permit number prefix. Leave empty for nationwide results.

What's the difference between Owner_Name and Operating_Name?

Owner_Name is the legal entity name (e.g., ALASKA PACIFIC BEVERAGE COMPANY LLC). Operating_Name is the trade name or brand (e.g., 49th State Brewing). They often differ — having both is valuable for matching businesses across databases and for consumer-facing brand identification.

Where can I get support?

For issues or feature requests, use the Issues tab on the Actor page. I actively monitor feedback and respond promptly. For custom solutions, feel free to reach out.

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